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Is SXSW Dying — or Just Becoming More Honest?
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Is SXSW Dying — or Just Becoming More Honest?

SXSW turns 40 and reinvents itself with new badges, decentralized venues, and a reservation system. But who's actually getting value — and who's getting left out?

Nvidia Backs a $25B AI Bet — But Who's Really Winning?
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Nvidia Backs a $25B AI Bet — But Who's Really Winning?

Reflection AI is targeting a $25 billion valuation with Nvidia's backing. What does this tell us about AI's power dynamics, investment logic, and who actually profits?

70-85% of Your AI Compute Is Doing Nothing Right Now
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70-85% of Your AI Compute Is Doing Nothing Right Now

Gimlet Labs just raised $80M to build software that splits AI workloads across every chip type simultaneously. The pitch: 10x efficiency without buying new hardware.

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Google Paid $32B for a Company You've Never Heard Of
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Google Paid $32B for a Company You've Never Heard Of

Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz is the largest venture-backed startup deal in history. Here's why the cybersecurity firm was worth every penny — and what it signals for the cloud wars ahead.

The $1.2B Bet That AI Can Replace Your Sales Team
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The $1.2B Bet That AI Can Replace Your Sales Team

Rox just hit a $1.2B valuation on $8M ARR. The AI sales agent startup thinks it can replace a dozen fragmented tools—and maybe a few salespeople. Here's what's actually at stake.

A New Unicorn Every Three Days
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A New Unicorn Every Three Days

Over 30 startups hit unicorn status in just two months of 2026. AI is the catalyst, but healthcare, crypto, and robotics are quietly stealing the show.

Japan's VC Goes Abroad With $200M — What That Signals
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Japan's VC Goes Abroad With $200M — What That Signals

Global Brain partners with Techstars to launch a $200M fund targeting non-Japanese startups. The move reveals more about Japan's startup ecosystem than it does about any single deal.

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The AI Startups VCs Won't Touch Anymore
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The AI Startups VCs Won't Touch Anymore

Why billions in AI funding isn't reaching certain SaaS startups. VCs reveal what they're avoiding and what they're seeking in the new AI landscape.

OpenAI's $110B Raise Signals the Start of AI Infrastructure Wars
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OpenAI's $110B Raise Signals the Start of AI Infrastructure Wars

OpenAI secured $110 billion in funding with strategic partnerships from Amazon and Nvidia, marking a shift from AI research to infrastructure dominance. What does this mean for the competitive landscape?

AI Upheaval Puts Software Investors on Edge
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AI Upheaval Puts Software Investors on Edge

The AI revolution is reshaping software investment strategies as traditional SaaS valuations crumble and investors scramble to identify winners in the new landscape.

AI Investment Hits a Reality Check as Returns Lag Hype
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AI Investment Hits a Reality Check as Returns Lag Hype

d-Matrix CEO warns AI bubble fears are slowing investment despite growing demand for inference chips. What's really blocking the next wave of AI funding?

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Bill Gurley's AI-Era Career Playbook: Why Following Your Passion Isn't Just Feel-Good Advice
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Bill Gurley's AI-Era Career Playbook: Why Following Your Passion Isn't Just Feel-Good Advice

Benchmark's Bill Gurley shares 30 years of investing wisdom on why passion-driven careers become essential survival strategy in the AI age, backed by data showing 60% career regret rates.

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